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  • Structure in the Sea

    The Science, Technology and Effects of Purpose-Built Reefs and Related Surfaces
    • 1st Edition
    • William Seaman
    • English
    Structure in the Sea: The Science, Technology and Effects of Purpose-Built Reefs and Related Surfaces provides a review of the history, development, status and emerging trends in research, technology and applications of artificial reef habitats and sea floor structures. The book helps readers understand, utilize and add to the research of modern reef deployment efforts, presenting a guide to equip stakeholders requiring technical foundations and best practices. Topics include materials, designs and construction methods, along with the ecology of these structures, including key aspects of the life history of plants and animals associated with artificial reefs. Rigorous research addressing ecological, economic and engineering questions, coupled with the innovative deployment of structures worldwide by diverse stakeholders, have created a synergy that makes the book a valuable synthesis and analysis for this growing subject. Thus, its broad audience includes marine (coastal and ocean) environmental sciences, including aquatic ecologists, those working in ocean sustainability and conservation, benthic habitat and coral reef restoration practitioners, and more.

  • Engineering Reliability and Risk Assessment

    • 1st Edition
    • Harish Garg + 1 more
    • English
    Engineering Reliability and Risk Assessment explains how to improve the performance of a system using the latest risk and reliability models. Against a backdrop of increasing availability of industrial data, and ever-increasing global commercial competition, the standards for optimal efficiency with minimum hazards keep improving. Topics explained include Effective strategies for the maintenance of the mechanical components of a system, How to schedule necessary interventions throughout the product life cycle, How to understand the structure and cost of complex systems, Planning a schedule to improve the reliability and life of the system, software, system safety and risk informed asset management, and more.

  • Exotic Animal Clinical Pathology, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-3
    • J. Jill Heatley + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Exotic Animal Practice, guest editors Drs. J. Jill Heatley and Karen E. Russell bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Exotic Animal Clinical Pathology. Clinical pathology is crucial in the exotic animal veterinary medicine field in order to diagnose disease in these animals via lab testing. In this issue, top experts provide comprehensive, current articles on such topics as diagnostic clinical pathology of the bearded dragon, endocrine diagnostics for exotic animals, clinical lipidology of psittacine birds, digital cytology, clinical pathology of box turtles, hemostatic testing in exotic mammals, and more.

  • Commemorative Issue: 15 years of the Sleep Medicine Clinics Part 2: Medication and Treatment Effect on Sleep Disorders, An Issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 17-3
    • Teofilo Lee-Chiong + 1 more
    • English
    In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.

  • Molecular Oncology Diagnostics, An Issue of the Clinics in Laboratory Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 42-3
    • Fei Dong
    • English
    In this issue of Clinics in Laboratory Medicine, guest editor Dr. Fei Dong brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Molecular Oncology Diagnostics. Top experts in the field review current practices in molecular oncology diagnostics, highlighting the rapid clinical adoption of next generation sequencing techniques. The articles address key laboratory considerations in the molecular testing of cancer specimens and the impact of advanced testing strategies on patient care.

  • Telemedicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 52-5
    • Aaron Smiley
    • English
    In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice, guest editor Dr. Aaron Smiley brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Telemedicine. Given the sudden and surprising challenges brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for practicing veterinarians to be up to date on the current best practices surrounding telehealth and small animal care. In this issue, top experts in the field explore the many nuances of implementing telehealth in veterinary practice, providing readers with the latest best practices in several key areas.

  • Green Approaches for Chemical Analysis

    • 1st Edition
    • Emanuela Gionfriddo
    • English
    Green Approaches for Chemical Analysis addresses emerging trends and technologies for the development of green analytical methods. The book covers basic principles of Green Analytical Chemistry (GAC) and describes the most up-to-date strategies used in areas such as sample preparation, instrumental analysis, and use and synthesis of green solvents and sorbents for separation. Many applications of analytical methods are discussed from a “green perspective,” such as multiresidue analysis, metabolomics, food analysis, environmental monitoring, and bio-clinical applications. Written by experts in their fields, the book's chapters offer a variety of green analytical solutions readers can apply to their own analytical needs.

  • Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science

    Solid-State Energy Storage - A Path to Environmental Sustainability
    • 1st Edition
    • Alevtina Smirnova + 2 more
    • English
    Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science: Solid-State Energy Storage - A Path to Environmental Sustainability offers an in-depth analysis of the synthesis methods, manufacturing techniques and underlying mechanisms of ionic and electronic-ion transport in various single phase and multi-phase components for electric power storage, such as lithium and sodium ion batteries, sulfur batteries, and lithium-metal electrochemical systems. Though solid-state batteries are not yet available on the market, many large corporations and small companies pursue the goal of implementing this technology for numerous applications and its transfer to other markets.

  • Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering

    Smart Solutions for Wastewater: Road-mapping the Transition to Circular Economy
    • 1st Edition
    • Giorgio Mannina + 2 more
    • English
    Smart Solutions for Wastewater: Road-mapping the Transition to Circular Economy, the latest release in the Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering presents up-to-date information on research and technological developments of resource recovery in wastewater treatment in terms of carbon, nutrients and energy. The book fulfils the gaps and current challenges that hinder the application of resource recovery facilities in wastewater treatment plants, discusses knowledge gaps, provides future research perspectives, and discusses strategies to solve problems from a circular economy perspective. It is an excellent, interdisciplinary and updated overview of technologies in terms of potential yields, pollutants removal, nutrients recovery and energy production.

  • Textbook of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

    Epidemiology, Etiopathogenesis, Immunology, Clinical Manifestations, Treatment, Complications, and Preventive Measures
    • 1st Edition
    • Subramani Mani + 1 more
    • English
    Written by physicians and scientists with expertise in this evolving area, Textbook of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 provides a coherent, readable, and clinically relevant review of the biology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, immunology, clinical features, current treatment, and prevention strategies for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Using both a systemic and topic-based approach, it summarizes and clarifies the extensive literature published on SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, includes a comprehensive bibliography, and provides answers to clinical questions at the point of care from multiple specialty perspectives.

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